Firearms

Question 1

If a person is deemed not to be fit and proper what two things can happen to their FA license?

Answer 1

Revoke
Temporary suspension

Question 2

When will police assess a persons “for and proper” status?

Answer 2

Unlawful, dangerous or unsafe behavior

Non compliance with license

Lack of judgement

Poor decision making

Question 3

Police may find a person not to be fit and proper if they meet 1 or more of the following circumstances:

Answer 3

1. Convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment
2. Charged with a breach of Arms Act
3. Charged with animals related acts
4. Temp protection order respondent
5. Has inflicted family violence
6. Restraining order
7. Non compliance with the Arms Act
8. Mental illness
9. Abuses alcohol
10. Uses drugs
11. Is in a gang
12. Is an Extremist
13. National security risk

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They also need to have knowledge the safe use and possession of FArms

Question 4

Under what circumstances do you have a warrantless power to search for firearms?

Answer 4

• if you have RGTB a person is in possession of firearms AND
• they are in breach of the arms act
• by their physical or mental state are incapable of having proper control
• Protection order or grounds for PO exist

Question 5

What outcomes do police seek and their activities around firearms licensing?

Answer 5

Personal and public safety

Responsible use of firearms

Question 6

police have a role in intervening to ensure compliance with the arms act

Decisions around Police or dimensions should be:

Answer 6

Logical
Evidence based
Impartial
Well documented
Proportionate to the risk posed by noncompliance behavior
Consistent with the law in public interest

Question 7

What are some of the interventions Police use for noncompliance?

Answer 7

Providing information and educational material

Warning letters

Improvement notice

Temporary suspension

Revocation

interventions will be based on risk, attitude, behavior, and capability